Monday, November 23, 2015

eats + drinks | Gracenote, Granary, Silvertone


Gracenote Coffee Roasters | Leather District

Lattes at Gracenote Coffee: This tiny espresso bar at 108 Lincoln Street is conveniently located right where the bus drops me off every morning. Even if you don't take a Mass Pike express bus into town this independent roaster is worth a visit. The finest beans sourced from for example: La Papaya Farm in Ecuador, Misty Valley, Ethiopia and Irati AB, Kenya are meticulously roasted. 

Strong and rich espresso with thick frothy milk, this is one of the best lattes I have ever had.  The barista art puts a smile on my face and makes them photo worthy, every time. (Yes, there are three different lattes pictured here. Give them a second glance and you can tell! So pretty!)

    Granary Tavern | Financial District

The New Guinness Nitro IPA alongside BBQ Pork Nachos ($12) and Fried Chicken + Waffles ($17) at Granary Tavern. The nachos are next level with house made potato chips, pickled onions, fresh cheese + avocado aioli. And with an ideal ratio of chicken to waffle to maple drizzle + honey butter, the latter dish is a home run.

Townsman | Edge of FiDi and Chinatown
A single cocktail at Townsman: the Green Girder ($12) with Beefeater Gin, fresh celery juice, smoke and salt. The cocktail was terrific and I love cocktails with a celery element! The fact that I haven't had a meal here yet and I work SO close is inexcusable. They are sweeping every publications best new restaurant category, pretty much every where you turn there's a positive buzz about Townsman. One of these days....

Silvertone | Downtown Crossing
Ultimate comfort food at Silvertone: Mac + Cheese ($10) topped with toasted buttered breadcrumbs + peas and Meatloaf + Mashed Potatoes ($12) with brown gravy + the vegetable of the day, bok choy.  
Where have you guys been eating + drinking lately? New hotspots? Old favorites?

4 comments:

  1. Townsman - i NEED to get there when we're home! And I totally feel you on the sour beers. Next time you guys come out here, you must go to de Garde in Tillamook!

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  2. I love Granary Tavern! The food is always good and the prices are great, too! I always see the Silvertone in Downtown crossing and wonder how it is- looks great! And, I've only been to Branchline once for drinks but it's on our must try soon list because I love the vibe and the menu looks amazing!

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  3. Love the title of this post! I want to try the Townsman, heard good things!

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  4. I used to work steps from Granary, a great spot. Have you been to Ogawa Coffee yet? I still need to get to Branch Line. In December for sure!

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